https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:52:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr/page/2#post-1480397 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 09:47:39 +0000 Staysfit 1480397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, I think you're right, there is some structure to the dresses my husband likes. At this point, I have enough in my closet. I'm only keeping items that are 10's. I'm feeling pretty good with what I have now. I could still use some dresses but perhaps not these. I'm holding onto the Vince dress because I like it the best despite the inner tube effect. I managed to loosen the waist tie and that mostly went away. Its loose and comfy and would be nice for hot summer days. It's still returnable so I'm going to hold it for a while and think about it. The rest are going back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr/page/2#post-1480324 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 02:51:18 +0000 Golden 1480324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr/page/2#post-1480237 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 22:45:41 +0000 Anonymous 1480237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also see a structure theme with the dresses your DH liked. Don't keep anything that isn't a 10. There will be more and better dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr/page/2#post-1480213 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 20:57:13 +0000 Kirstjen 1480213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'd keep all but #4. &nbsp;You have a very nice figure &amp; that one just doesn't favor you like the rest do. &nbsp;I like the color, but I think it's too shapeless for you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr/page/2#post-1480181 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 19:02:26 +0000 Staysfit 1480181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe my DH has some fashion sense after all? &nbsp;I tried on my dresses for him and he had some favorites, and some he hated. &nbsp;He liked all the dresses below. &nbsp;Of the 5 dresses, his least favorite is the Vince, and he didn't love the pattern on the Maggy London dress but he doesn't hate it either.</p> <p>I see a color theme here...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr/page/2#post-1480040 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 13:52:59 +0000 Staysfit 1480040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, I wish I could actually hang out at the beach in a maxi dress. I spent 7+ years working as a swim instructor and lifeguard at an outdoor pool before all the warnings to wear sunscreen. We slathered ourselves in baby oil, etc. Can we say skin cancer alert?! When I'm near water I wear SPF protective coverups, big sun glasses and wide brim hats. It's frumpy and practical! </p> <p>Ha ha, for sure I wear colorful earrings, scarves and shoes. Maybe I should accessorize these and repost?</p> <p>Sheila, thanks for the complement. I agree that prints with some contrast would hide some of the fit issues and they seem to look nice on me. I will keep my eyes open for them. I also like your suggestion about material and neckline. </p> <p> Joyce, I'm beginning to agree that I should only keep clothing items that are 10's and I'm not convinced any of these are. I'm going to play around with some accessories and see. I see the puckering now and will try the dress on again. It may be the bra I wore, or it could be the dress. Thanks for pointing that out. </p> <p>As always, I really appreciate everyone's feedback. It's very helpful! Thanks so much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr/page/2#post-1480014 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 12:56:03 +0000 Sheila 1480014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiara... Wow ! That is awesome !</p> </p> <p>Staysfit... you have a fantastic figure. </p> <p>What I think...&nbsp; I love the contrast in # 5... but not the fit- does not show you off. I think # 2 is a bit too conservative but I like the fit. I would love to see a "print" like in # 5... on dress # 2. To me this would be perfect. # 3... is just too muted for you I think. # 4... does not show you off- great color though. </p> <p>I keep going back to # 5 and the print and wishing is had a different silhouette... you can do the drama in the print and show the figure in the silhouette. For example- a # 5 dramatic print, but fitted with darts (Like # 2)&nbsp;, a bit thicker material, maybe a slit in the neckline (not crew ).</p> <p>&nbsp;# 1... OK... but in a print might not show up the pucker as much. I think it would bother you over time.</p> <p>I am thinking "no" to all- because I see elements in all of them that are good but to combine some of&nbsp;them would be fantastic. </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr/page/2#post-1479986 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 09:56:40 +0000 rachylou 1479986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol on the inner tube. But a bit of a buggrit, because I think you should be PPP here and I LOVE this dress on you in every other way. </p> <p>The grey and mint dresses, I love the way they fit, but I feel the grey is washing you out. Do you wear earrings much? I think earrings would counteract the effect.</p> <p>I'd take a pass on the grey maxi. May be the neckline thing for me. I think maybe the deep V says 'sunburn' to me. Don't know that this is safe to wear to the beach...</p> <p>4 to me is fantastic for a more relaxed look. Flattering, stylish, cool cat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr/page/2#post-1479980 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 08:06:17 +0000 Joyce B 1479980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does number 2 pull a little on the sides of the chest? It seems so from the picture but if it does not then the fit is good.<br /> I like that grey halter dress but you noticed a pucker in the drape of the skirt. Will it cling when you move?<br /> It's worth a test drive at home if you are planning to keep it. Plus, if the puckering bothers you now that will never go away.<br /> Number 5 looks better in the second picture that you posted of it. Maybe it's an acquired taste because we are not used to low waist dresses?<br /> It's hard to find dresses that fit properly,<br /> the fit, color or fabric may be wrong.<br /> Once you have a nice wardrobe in place it is best not to settle for something that is not right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr/page/2#post-1479918 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 02:11:58 +0000 Sal 1479918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think 2 is a nice work dress, 5 is my second pick but I think you can do better. I am not sold on the others....have seen a couple of your other dresses that look so stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr/page/2#post-1479915 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 01:49:37 +0000 Karie 1479915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 and #2, with #2 being my fav.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479911 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 01:40:52 +0000 Echo 1479911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 is great if it will be a workplace workhorse, but it doesn't strike me as a summer dress. The shape on #3 is fantastic on you, but the colour is not. The shape of #3 with the colour of #4 would be ideal!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479905 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 01:20:46 +0000 Marley 1479905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the color of #1 and #4 - but #1 is really funky in the fit - and #4 seems too shapeless for your figure! &nbsp;The silhouette of #2 is nice on you - but the print/color isn't doing anything for me on my computer screen. &nbsp;#3 - I think the color is wrong for you - the dress and your skin just seem to blend all in together. &nbsp;Also, the dress looks really casual - like a beach cover-up perhaps, but I wouldn't wear it anyplace else but that! &nbsp;I love the color and print of #5 for you. &nbsp;If you can work out what's going on with the drawstring waist and get it adjusted so that you're not going to have to mess with it all day, I'd consider keeping this one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479861 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 23:45:57 +0000 Angie 1479861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 and #5 get my vote. Gorgeous.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479847 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 23:03:13 +0000 Staysfit 1479847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiara! &nbsp;Thanks so very much! &nbsp;Your &nbsp;critique is very helpful &nbsp;As you can see, I have been struggling with dresses and what to wear and I think your suggestions are right on the money. &nbsp;I just saw your Pinterest Board by the way, I don't know how I missed that but that is also very helpful. Oh, and you are correct to think that the green J Crew Midi is a L Spring color not L Summer. Green is one of my favorites regardless of whether it's spring or summer, and I can crossover in the green range if it isn't too warm.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479844 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 22:56:00 +0000 Chiara 1479844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perhaps its useful to give the Kibbe oriented critique on these, it might help in terms of what to look for:<br />No 1 is not too bad; the fabric looks heavy enough to give structure, so it works well with the lithe D body (and doesn't make it look thin); curved necklines are not great, but you could just put a scarf over that or a necklace; it's a little too short (D looks best with below the knee generally) but again, its not cutting you up too much. The symmetrical detailing is also a bit classic, but the way its done feels a bit unusual, which is definitely a D thing (avant garde detailing often works well)<br />No 2: this reads as a very classic dress, and it is having the predictable effects on a D body; neck arms and legs look just so long compared to the classic proportions. If the neck was higher (or lower), the hem below the knee, it would work better.<br />No3: the neck and narrow fit, length of this are good BUT the knit fabric is clingy and thin, which tends to draw attention to the D lack of plumpness (I share this problem, and please don't think I am in anyway being critical, it is just the clothes are creating this effect- its been a revelation to me, why I often used to look gaunt, it was just the fabric was too clingy!)<br />No 4: I really like the color of this actually (which makes me wonder if its a LSpr color!). This is again, almost OK but the fabric is too thin, and it lacks shape and structure which really benefits a D type.<br />No 5: here you have met the D body nemesis, which is the drawstring waist. drawstrings look fantastic on Natural bodies, and oddly lumpy and impossible to work with on D bodies.&nbsp;<br />I've attached some photos of styles that generally work pretty effortlessly on D bodies; as you can see, they share being narrow, long and smooth, with structure such as darts, fitted necks. Kimono style can work well too, but I couldn't find any good pictures! It can be difficult finding D style summer wear, especially as a light season, no doubt about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479838 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 22:35:35 +0000 donnat 1479838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tbink you can do better. 2 fits beautifully, but they are all too dull for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479826 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:49:49 +0000 approprio 1479826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like 2. Would look lovely with black shoes or sandals. 1 and 5 are also very nice, but I see what you mean about fitting issues. Can you get either of them altered?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479816 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:29:06 +0000 Staysfit 1479816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is another view of the Vince dress with the pouf above my hips. &nbsp;I now can only think of those inner tube dresses that toddlers wear! &nbsp;This is a <b>Vince Maxi Inner-tube Dress</b>! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479789 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 20:54:15 +0000 Anonymous 1479789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was considering 1 in white, but not with those fit problems. I'm not wild about any of these on you, but 2 looks best for fit. The fabric looks like it has more structure than the others, a good thing when one is not curvy. For color, I like 5 best. 3 turns you into a pale shadow in the photo, something for me to remember too when thinking of light grey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479752 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 19:44:53 +0000 Susie 1479752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry but I don't love any of them for you. You have shown some beautiful pieces and none of these seem to compare. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479737 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 19:33:25 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1479737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not in love with any of them. I like the green of the first one best on you. And I like the shape of the knotted maxi dress, just not the color.</p> <p>That Vince dress pattern comes in a blouse (that I was admiring) by the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479720 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 19:18:57 +0000 cjh 1479720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have not read above responses. First gut reactions: 1,2,3, very nice shapes, seems like 2 and 3 are plain colors that could use a bit of pop.<br />4, nice color, loose and cool, but not as figure flattering as the others. 5, great color, blue and white looks great on you, the poof doesn't bother me, but I would shorten if it were mine, to just below the knee cap.</p> <p>You are a trooper to order, try on, photograph and post all these options. It really helps everyone to see how these garments translate from model to real-life lady in a real-life room. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479716 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 19:13:38 +0000 DonnaF 1479716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I read your text, it was obvious that you're not in love with any of these.&nbsp; You deserve 10s, and you don't need to settle.&nbsp; You won't go nekkid if you return all of these, right?&nbsp; There's still a couple of months when more stuff will be coming in, so don't panic.&nbsp; You should be overjoyed with your purchases, and I'm just not getting that vibe from you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479705 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 19:07:09 +0000 Sveta 1479705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The one I like the best is #4! I was also attracted to the color on JCrew website but thought it looked kind of shapeless-not-in-fab-way on the model...but I like it on you!<br />The first 2 are nice in a classic sheath way - if this is what you are after.<br />I don't like the color grey in #3 on you as much and not a fan of the style in #5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479702 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 19:05:11 +0000 Glory 1479702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #5 on you. I also love the colour if #1 but not convinced at the wrinkling although in all fairness I may not have noticed it until you mentioned it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479696 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 19:01:36 +0000 CocoLion 1479696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 2 and 5. &nbsp;The casual dresses don't look like work dresses to me (3 and 4). &nbsp;But are fine for at home or beach or errands. &nbsp;For work they read a bit night gown-ish? &nbsp;#1 fit doesn't look as good as the other dresses although I agree it's nice color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479692 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 18:59:33 +0000 Anonymous 1479692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of these five, I only like number 2. &nbsp;I feel you could do so much better. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479685 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 18:54:32 +0000 Anonymous 1479685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure I really love any of these. The oversized, or more shapeless ones are out because they're overpowering. The fitted ones are much more flattering but they seem a little too "prissy" forlackofabetterword?</p> <p>Do you ever wear red? robins egg blue? intense lilac?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-dresses-kr#post-1479682 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 18:52:39 +0000 catgirl 1479682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep #2 if it fills a hole - that's a great fit and style with longevity.&nbsp; I'm on a "has to be perfect" kick right now and I think you've pointed out the imperfections that I see. </p>